In a strikingly androgynous fashion runway show for Fall/Winter 2018, Japanese label DRESSEDUNDRESSED showcased its accessible, monochromatic and daring unisex ensembles. The styles are characterized by a loose and layered aesthetic appeal that crushes "affirmed gender roles," according to Hypebeast.
The Fall/Winter 2018 collection boasts questionably weather-appropriate clothing and cheeky graphic designs—from DRESSEDUNDRESSED branding to "I am sexy" slogans. Usually during Fall/Winter collection presentations, the public expects to be bombarded with heavy and chunky ensembles that look and feel warm. However, for its androgynous fashion runway DRESSEDUNDRESSED does not only stand up to social opinions about gender. The Japanese label allowed some summery designs—such as skin-exposing crop tops and tight bicycle shorts—to be included in the Fall/Winter 2018 Ready-to-Wear collection. Of course, amid the mixed-season androgynous fashion runway, DRESSEDUNDRESSED featured some of its staples, like punk takes on business casual style and translucent fabric detailing.
Photo Credits: Japan Fashion Week Organization
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Trend Themes
1. Androgynous Fashion - The rise of androgynous fashion presents disruptive innovation opportunities for clothing brands to challenge traditional gender roles and create inclusive designs.
2. Accessible Fashion - The emphasis on accessible fashion in DRESSEDUNDRESSED's runway show opens up opportunities for brands to cater to diverse consumer needs and create more affordable and inclusive designs.
3. Mixed-season Fashion - The inclusion of summery designs in a Fall/Winter collection highlights the potential for mixed-season fashion, allowing brands to offer versatile clothing options that cater to changing weather patterns and consumer preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The androgynous fashion trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the fashion industry to redefine traditional gender norms and create inclusive clothing lines.
2. Apparel Design - The focus on accessible and unisex designs in DRESSEDUNDRESSED's runway show opens up opportunities for apparel designers to create versatile and affordable clothing options that cater to diverse consumer preferences.
3. Fashion Retail - The introduction of mixed-season fashion in the Fall/Winter collection creates disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion retailers to adapt to changing weather patterns and offer versatile clothing options to consumers throughout the year.